Cricket News Desk. In the first test match against New Zealand, India was all out for just 46 runs. To make a comeback against the Kiwi team, the Indian team will have to take wickets quickly. Although the Indian fast bowlers tried their best for this, they did not get support from the fielders. Captain Rohit Sharma was also seen angry over poor fielding. Actually, during New Zealand's innings, it was expected to get early wickets in the 13th over itself, but Indian fielders could not capitalize on them. Siraj had made a complete plan to send New Zealand captain Tom Latham to the pavilion, but he did not get the support of KL Rahul. After this, captain Rohit Sharma was also seen angry. His reaction is going viral on social media.
Tom Latham's missed catch
It so happened that Siraj came to bowl in the 13th over. Siraj bowled a short of length ball to Tom Latham. On this, Latham came forward to play a shot on the ball and the ball took the edge of the bat and went between the first and second slip. Virat Kohli was standing at the first slip and KL Rahul was present at the second slip. Due to confusion between the two, the ball went in the direction of third man and Tom Latham got four runs.
Sunil Gavaskar also criticized
After watching the replays it was found that the ball was very close to KL Rahul. He missed the catch. After this, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were criticized a lot. Commentator Sunil Gavaskar said that this was a huge opportunity for India which was missed. He even said that maybe there is a need to change the slip. At the same time, Rohit Sharma was also seen angry.
India was limited to 46 runs
Let us tell you that India won the toss and decided to bat first. India scored its third lowest score in Test cricket and was bundled out for 46 runs. Apart from Jaiswal and Pant, no one could reach double figures. Five batsmen including Virat Kohli and KL Rahul could not even open their account. Matt Henry took five wickets and William Oruk took four wickets.
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